Basics
Hypoxemia refers to low oxygen levels in which part of the body?
What is arterial blood?
A client with asthma most commonly experiences which lung sound?
What are wheezes?
Which SpO₂ reading typically indicates hypoxemia needing intervention?
What is below 92%?
This device delivers 24–44% FiO₂ at 1–6 L/min.
What is a nasal cannula?
Which position improves lung expansion and oxygenation?
What is Fowler’s position?
Oxygen diffuses into the blood at which structure of the lungs?
What are the alveoli?
Air in the pleural space causing lung collapse describes which condition?
What is pneumothorax?
Crackles heard on auscultation are most associated with which condition?
What is pneumonia or fluid in the lungs?
Which oxygen mask delivers the highest concentration of oxygen?
What is a non-rebreather mask?
Pursed-lip breathing helps reduce dyspnea by doing what?
What is prolonging exhalation and preventing airway collapse?
Inspiration is considered active because it requires contraction of which muscle?
What is the diaphragm?
A COPD client may have a “normal” SpO₂ in the upper 80s due to what breathing drive?
What is hypoxic drive?
Which test measures oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid–base balance directly?
What are arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
This device delivers precise FiO₂ and is commonly used for COPD patients.
What is a Venturi mask?
Before suctioning a tracheostomy, the nurse should first do what?
What is hyperoxygenate the client?
Perfusion problems can lead to hypoxia even when oxygen levels in blood are normal.
What is impaired blood flow to tissues?
Blood in the pleural space is known as which condition?
What is hemothorax?
Clubbing of fingers is a sign of what long-term condition?
What is chronic hypoxia?
Which therapy provides warmed, humidified oxygen at high flow rates?
What is heated high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)?
The most important oxygen safety rule related to fire prevention is what?
What is no smoking?
Which term describes insufficient oxygen delivery to body tissues?
What is hypoxia?
A sudden pulmonary artery blockage caused by a clot is called what?
What is a pulmonary embolism?
Tripod positioning is most often seen in clients experiencing what problem?
What is severe respiratory distress?
This therapy is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea by keeping airways open.
What is CPAP?
Bubbling in the water seal chamber of a chest tube system indicates what?
What is an air leak?